Beretta V6-173 2.8L (1989)
Power Steering Line/Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
P/S - Shudder During Low Speed Turns
Number:
89-170-3B
Section:
3B
Date:
May, 1989
Subject:
POWER STEERING SHUDDER
Model and Year:
1987-89 L CAR W/2.8 (VIN W) ENGINE
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Some 1987-89 "L" cars with 2.8L V-6 engines may exhibit a slight power steering shudder condition apparent during low speed turning maneuvers. This
condition may be perceived by the vehicle operator as a vibration felt in the vehicle steering wheel.
Vehicles exhibiting this condition may be repaired by replacing the existing power steering outlet (return) hose and pipe assembly with new assembly,
P/N 26006690 with internal tuning cable.
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Service Procedure:
1.
Raise vehicle.
2.
Disconnect outlet (return) hose and pipe assembly at cooler and drain fluid.
3.
Remove left front wheel and tire assembly.
4.
Remove both tie rod/engine wheel well splash shields.
5.
Lower vehicle half way down.
6.
Loosen clamp nuts securing steering gear to dash panel and position gear forward to provide additional access to line fittings on steering gear.
7.
Disconnect inlet (pressure) and then outlet (return) line fittings at steering gear.
8.
Disconnect outlet (return) hose and pipe assembly from pipe retainer/clip and remove assembly through left wheel well opening.
9.
Discard removed assembly.
10.
Protect end of new hose and pipe assembly from possible dirt entry with tape, P/N 26006690, and install assembly in vehicle through left wheel
